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Niamh Michail

Chile, France

Head of Publishing at Informa

Irish-born journalist writing & tweeting about food and travels. Views my own. And by the way, the name is pronounced 'Neeve' :)

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  • Nov 21, 2024 | insights.figlobal.com | Niamh Michail

    Commercialising a lesser-known crop like seaweed or cascara can be daunting – but with untapped functional properties, “superfood” level nutrients, and environmental wins, the potential rewards are big, highlighted experts at Fi Europe. Food technologists should consider the possibility of harnessing not just the whole ingredient itself but also potential derivatives, according to Raphaelle O’Connor, founder of the product development consultancy iNewtrition.

  • Nov 19, 2024 | insights.figlobal.com | Niamh Michail

    From a DNA bio-barcode to a novel oleogel technology and upcycled cashew apples, the trailblazing winners of the 2024 Fi Europe Startup Challenge highlight the innovation in the B2B ingredient space. A total of 20 startups across four categories took part in the 2024 Startup Innovation Challenge, pitching before judges on Monday 18 November and then in front of the Fi Europe audience at the Innovation Hub on 19 November – but there could only be five winners.

  • Nov 11, 2024 | insights.figlobal.com | Niamh Michail

    With a passion for sustainable design and traditional fermentation, Rebecca Ghim founded The Ferm, a UK startup that makes kimchi and Korean pickles using locally sourced, rescued vegetables, such as beetroot leaves, cauliflower leaves, and broccoli stalks. The Ferm says its purpose is to normalise using all parts of the harvest into people’s diets, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve people’s gut health with one jar of kimchi at a time.

  • Nov 3, 2024 | insights.figlobal.com | Niamh Michail

    This free-to-download trend insights guide shines a spotlight on the most important innovations seen at Fi Europe 2024 and highlights the best of the event’s varied programme. This trend insights guide shines a spotlight on the most important innovations seen at Fi Europe 2024 and highlights the best of the event’s varied programme.

  • Oct 24, 2024 | vitafoodsinsights.com | Niamh Michail

    Born in Kenya, Oniang’o received her degrees from Washington State University in the US and the University of Nairobi before becoming the first professor of nutrition in her home country at Jomo Kenyatta University. In 1993, she founded Rural Outreach Africa (ROA), a non-profit focused on improving food security and socio-economic development through research and innovation partnerships.

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